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Ruins of the village of Billinghay, Lincolnshire, after the late fire, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Ruins of the village of Billinghay, Lincolnshire, after the late fire, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of the village of Billinghay, Lincolnshire, after the late fire, 1864. We give a View of the ruins of a part of the village of Billinghay, which was destroyed by fire on Friday, the 9th September. The fire, it seems, was caused by the sparks from a foul chimney falling upon the roof of a thatched hovel in a yard belonging to William Scott, wood-dealer. The wind at the time was blowing a gale from the west, and the burning straw was blown upon a thatched cottage belonging to Robert Newton, a carrier between Sleaford and Lincoln. This building was completely gutted, as well as the stable and carthouse, with other buildings. The flames extended across the road in an easterly direction and reached a row of cottages on the other side of the street. The Primitive Methodist Chapel was burnt, as well as nearly all the houses in the immediate neighbourhood of the fire. The loss will fall very heavily upon the sufferers, few of whom are insured; and, as they are generally of the poorer class, the result is most distressing. Nearly one hundred men, women, and children have to be accommodated with temporary lodgings in the village school-room'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Accident Aftermath Class Debris Destruction Homeless Homelessness Incident Lincolnshire England Rubble Social Class Working Class
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This haunting print captures the devastating aftermath of the late fire that swept through the village of Billinghay, Lincolnshire in 1864. The ruins tell a story of destruction and despair, as homes and buildings lay in smoldering ruins. The fire, sparked by a foul chimney on September 9th, quickly spread due to strong winds blowing from the west.
The flames consumed everything in their path, including thatched cottages, stables, carthouses, and even the local Primitive Methodist Chapel. The loss was immense for the villagers, many of whom were uninsured and from poorer backgrounds. Nearly one hundred men, women, and children were left homeless and had to seek shelter in temporary lodgings at the village school-room.
The image serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of disasters and how they can impact communities without warning. It is a testament to resilience and strength in times of adversity as villagers came together to support each other during this difficult time.
As we gaze upon this historical photograph today, we are reminded of the fragility of life and property but also inspired by the human spirit's ability to endure even amidst tragedy.
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